Tatsumi Orimoto
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Been thinking about the work of Tatsumi Orimoto ever since i saw his pictures at the Venice Biennale in 2001. Just couldn't remember his name. But found traces of him this morning. Totally by chance. Quelle chance!
Orimoto has produced photographs, objects and videos of his "Bread Man" performances. His head wrapped into loafs of French baguettes, the Bread Man has appeared all around the world in streets, squares, hotels, museums... The artist believes that what matters is the effect he has on the people he encounters.
But what i like best in his Small Mama series: affected by Alzheimer's, Odai is almost deaf because of antidepressive medication and Orimoto has continously to look for ways to communicate with her.
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I just came across Tatsumi Orimotos Bread man work. Its great.
Now I have been making performances and sculptures using dough and bread for years. Have a look at:
www.sorendahlgaard.com
Best regards, Søren Dahlgaard, Copenhagen, Denmark.
Sure, he's been around and working with bread since the 1960s! Check out the dates of his work. He's very interesting and important although overlooked. Thankfully he has been rediscovered though. And yes, his work is great. Very quirky.